10 last-minute Christmas Crafts
10 last minute christmas crafts for kids and adults
Here are 10 last-minute Christmas crafts, with a focus on low cost and accessibility:
Crafts for Everyone:
- Paper Snowflakes:
- Materials: White paper, scissors
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Fold a square piece of paper into a triangle, then make small cuts along the folds. Unfold to reveal unique snowflakes.
- Candy Cane Reindeer:
- Materials: Candy canes, googly eyes, red pom-poms, small brown pipe cleaners
- Time: 10-15 minutes
- Instructions: Attach googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose to the curved end of the candy cane. Twist two pipe cleaners around the straight end for antlers.
- Sock Snowman:
- Materials: White socks, rice, rubber bands, buttons, scrap fabric
- Time: 20-30 minutes
- Instructions: Fill a sock with rice, tie off the top with a rubber band, then decorate with buttons for eyes and fabric for a scarf.
- Pinecone Ornaments:
- Materials: Pinecones, craft glue, glitter, string
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Apply glue to the tips of the pinecones, sprinkle with glitter, and attach a string for hanging.
- Christmas Cards:
- Materials: Coloured paper, markers, stickers
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Fold paper to create a card, then let creativity flow with drawings, messages, and decorations.
Kid-Friendly Crafts:
- Pasta Wreaths:
- Materials: Colored pasta, glue, paper plate
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Glue various shapes of coloured pasta onto a paper plate in the form of a wreath.
- Sock Puppets:
- Materials: Old socks, buttons, yarn, markers
- Time: 20-30 minutes
- Instructions: Decorate the sock with buttons for eyes, yarn for hair, and markers for a mouth. Create stories with the puppets.
- Pom-Pom Snowmen:
- Materials: White and coloured pom-poms, googly eyes, glue
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Glue white pom-poms together to form a snowman, then add googly eyes and other details.
- Handprint Christmas Tree:
- Materials: Green paint, paper, markers
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Dip hands in green paint and make handprints on paper, forming a tree shape (make sure the paper fold is the right edge). Add decorations using markers.
- Cupcake Liner Angels:
- Materials: Cupcake liners, markers, pipe cleaners, glue
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Instructions: Decorate a cupcake liner as the angel’s dress, attach a pipe cleaner for wings, and draw a face.
I know I say the following over and over but it’s worth repeating!
A little note on the importance of Creativity:
Engaging in creative activities, especially during the festive season, provides numerous benefits for mental health and family bonding. It offers a chance to express oneself, relax, and share joyful moments with loved ones. Embracing creativity can foster a positive atmosphere, reduce stress, and create lasting memories. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with creativity and warmth! 🎄